Permanent Full-Time Position | Start Date: February 2025 

Under the responsibility of the Major Gifts and Philanthropic Development Director, the incumbent manages a portfolio of mid-level donors, fosters relationships with individual donors, organizations, and foundations to enhance engagement, and supports philanthropic activities, particularly within Quebec’s anglophone community, as well as major and planned gifts. 

What we offer: 

• Salary: $62,000 to $74,000 (depending on experience) 

• 35 hours/week with flexible hours 

• Hybrid work model: minimum 5 days per month at the office 

• 4 weeks of vacation per year 

• 14 days of sick/personal leave 

• Full collective insurance (including dental) 

• Group RRSP with employer contribution up to 5% 

• Employee and family assistance program 

• Occasional evening and weekend work (a few times per year) 

Oxfam-Québec is located just a few steps from Lionel-Groulx Metro, Atwater Market, and the Lachine Canal bike path. 

Responsibilities: 

Philanthropic Development: 

• Build and develop a portfolio of mid-level donors, including individuals, foundations, congregations, unions, and professional associations, aligned with the strategies of the Major and Planned Giving Advisor 

• Maintain and advance relationships with identified donors, following solicitation and retention pathways. 

• Collaborate with the Major and Planned Giving Advisor to support donor solicitation and retention efforts. 

• Support administrative tasks related to major and planned gifts. 

• Implement strategies for identifying, qualifying, soliciting, and retaining each donor segment. 

• Prepare proposals, support case documents, and write materials (letters, agreements, reports) for donors. 

• Track donor activities in the Prodon database. 

Required Skills and Qualifications: 

• Education: Degree in communications, marketing, or a related field. 

• Experience: 3 to 5 years in fundraising and philanthropy within a nonprofit organization. 

• CRM Experience: Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) tools is an asset. 

• Donor Management: Strong understanding of the donor lifecycle, from prospecting to recognition. 

• Knowledge: Solid understanding of CRA rules regarding charitable donations. Familiarity with Quebec’s and Canada’s political environment, social justice issues, and movements addressing inequalities. 

• Autonomy and Collaboration: Ability to work independently while sharing and aligning good practices in philanthropic development. 

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical, synthesizing, and communication skills. 

• Social Media: Proficient in digital platforms. 

• Languages: Bilingual (French and English) required for communication with philanthropic stakeholders in Quebec’s anglophone community. 

• Values: Commitment to intersectional feminist principles, decolonization, and anti-racism. 

Oxfam-Québec 

Oxfam’s mission is to promote the well-being of children, youth, women, and men. Oxfam has a zero-tolerance policy against any behavior that violates its code of conduct, including harassment, exploitation, and sexual abuse, as well as lack of integrity, corruption, and fraud. Oxfam ensures that it recruits individuals who demonstrate these values and expects all staff members to embody this commitment. 

As an organization that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion, Oxfam-Québec encourages applications from Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTI+ community. 

Together, we fight inequalities to end poverty and injustice, both now and in the long term.